honda f6b vs harley street glide

[lawnguy]

hi all,i have always been a harley guy but i have been considering the f6b as my next ride.i would like to know all your likes and dislikes for both brands.please help with your opinions.

[willtill]

That is a HUGE conversation. You will not get an unbiased opinion here either. Ultimately you are comparing an apple to an orange. :shhh: Two very different motorcycles.

Go try out an F6B and then tell us what YOU think.

We already know. :icon_wink:

[lawnguy]

that is why i am here to learn and get advice?

[willtill]

that is why i am here to learn and get advice?

F6B:

Mechanically reliable
Doesn't leak oil
Does not overheat
Faster in acceleration
Minimal maintence costs
More value for initial cost

HD:

Not mechanically reliable
Leaks oil
Overheats
Slower in acceleration
Major lifetime maintence costs
Less value for initial cost

That's it in a nutshell. More may add to it. We do have a lot of HD ex-riders and concurrent F6B /HD riders as well on the forum. You'll get some good further comparisons.

[bob109]

F6B:

Mechanically reliable
Doesn't leak oil
Does not overheat
Faster in acceleration
Minimal maintence costs
More value for initial cost

HD:

Not mechanically reliable
Leaks oil
Overheats
Slower in acceleration
Major lifetime maintence costs
Less value for initial cost

That's it in a nutshell. More may add to it. We do have a lot of HD ex-riders and concurrent F6b /HD riders as well on the forum. You'll get some good further comparisons.

+1

[seadog]

To have an HD that runs like an F6B you have to purchase the Screaming Eagle 110 inch model which they don't give away and you still have the overheating problem in hot weather and my buddy has one with 1000 miles on it and came into his garage and there was a puddle of oil under his 110 inch Road glide with like I said 1000 miles on it. If your looking for the big thumping noise then buy an HD which is detuned right from the factory to get it to sound like that. I have always preferred technology over archaic sound enhancements. Meaning you will never see me on an HD ever!

[lawnguy]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow:shock:

[Travelor]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow:shock:

It's really pretty simple. Just strap a smooth, no vibration, fairly quite turbine engine under your legs and hold on. You will be grinning for a while after you feel the front end come up as you wail into 2nd gear, and then the "Damm" will hit as you crank it into fifth and get pushed back in the seat at 75. Does this help?

[willtill]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow:shock:

I TOLD you to try one...

Let me break it down for you...

1. Smooth "turbine like" power when you accelerate.
2. More available lower end torque, in all gears
3. No thumping, no shaking, no unnecessary noise
4. Linked braking on the F6B parallels ABS.

You have to take one for a spin. People can bull hit you all day on a forum (I'm sincerely not).

I remember when I was little and was wondering about orgasms. My friend told me that his dad told him "son, a orgasm feels like you have to pee real bad, and finally you get to do it"

Works for me. :icon_wink:

[lawnguy]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

[willtill]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for
Yes, that is what sucks about almost all metric motorcycle dealers. They won't let you take one for a test ride. HD dealerships on the other hand will fall all over themselves trying to get you on a test ride.

Go sit on a F6B. If the ergonomics feel right...you will be happy with the bike. There are other aftermarket options as well for the pegs, seat, windshield, etc so you'll never be "fixed" into a static OEM posture while on the bike.

[53driver]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Not to a Street Glide, but a Road Glide CVO.

http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/04/22/harley-davidson-cvo-road-glide-vs-honda-gold-wing-f6b-deluxe-comparison-test

Happy reading!

[choptop]

I would dare say that if you are really considering a F6b and can prove your experience on a bike that their may possibly be a member w/in a reasonable distance from you that may allow you to test ride their bike.

[Dirtstiff's F6B]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow:shock:

I'm blessed to also own a 10 Streetglide. It's got motor work that seldom gets out run.
My 6 and Glide are 2 different animals.
Most enjoyable difference is, I have to "ride" the HD, where as the 6 is almost on rails.
I have no puddles on the floor, no crazy maintenance costs. And yes, it's worth more than my 6 as far as today's value or trade in worth.
It has been on several 3000 mile hits aND is fun to run around with.
I don't own the two to downgrade one or the other.

Ride what you want and forget the attitude bs.
Jim

[lawnguy]

well guys i live in sw florida, i would love to meet up with someone

[stroguy]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Tell the dealer, I'll just buy mine online at the B forum after I meet one of them that lets me ride one. That's just idiotic to turn away a buyer. You won't be disappointed with the B unless in the rare case the bars and stock seat and peg location is not ergonomically with you. It happens in a small amount of cases, but it is rare. Just meet one of our Florida B owners, you'll buy one. There are some killer deals on this forum. Good luck.

[53driver]

I'm in NW Florida....if you get this way, give me a shout.

Oh yeah, I also own a 95 Heritage FLSTN Special. Damn fine bike.

Cheers,
Steve

[stroguy]

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?8730-For-Sale-2013-F6B-Deluxe-(black)

See?

Southwest Airlines one way Ft Lauderdale to Dallas Love Field as low as $94.

Done deal, go pick it up.

[broncsrule21]

WOW i thought the harley guys were rough.I simply wanted to know what is was like riding a flat six vs a v twin,I don't want to spend 20 grand and not be happy thanks anyhow:shock:


I can't attempt to compare the Glide to the 6, as I have not ridden a Street Glide. But as to the flat 6 vs V-Twin question...The twin obviously shakes a lot more (less smooth), have you ever noticed one at a stop light? Now, I have owned a V twin sport bike. Lots of torque, but that is a different world in weight. For me, I wanted the most comfortable, powerful ride I could find with out entering the Vtwin wolrld, as I don't dress like a pirate and where proper riding gear. Enter the F6B. I come from the sport bike background, so this is easily the most comfortable bike I've ever owned. I was pleasantly surprised on how quick and how smooth she is at high speed. The trump card is the legendary reliability and longevity of the Goldwing. Sorry no American bike can compete in this category in my opinion.
That being said, coming to an F6B forum and asking for advice, is going to be slanted in the Hondas favor.

[Felloverboard]

I think the difference in the ride quality is about the same as driving a Toyota Corolla or a Lexus. Quieter, smoother, powerful acceleration and feels like a large sports bike when on the mountain curves.

[jlyon]

Well...

I'd like to offer my $.02 on this issue...

I own a 2009 H-D CVO FatBob (110 ci), a 2014 15th Anniversary Edition Victory Cross Country Tour (bumped to a 116ci), and an F6B (totally stock)...

They each ride different, one could almost say, made for a different purpose. Like those before me in this thread, there is the quiet, smooth acceleration of the 'B which cannot be denied !!! It handle like a sport-bike on steroids, and can turn circles inside the circles of the other two.

The Victory is my "going out and I need to bring everything including the kitchen sink" with me tourer... It has a color matched trailer for doing the long haul stuff... (by the way, I'm getting the 'B painted to match the Vic and the trailer, as I installed a Bushtec hitches on each)

My H-D is for putzing around, doing day runs, doing a lunch run to the mountain top, for when I feel the need for that two-jug thump-thump as I'm putting miles under my belt...

Each bike has it's own character and way of feeling out on the black ribbon... Each has their own strength, and their own weaknesses... Like others have said, get a ride on one, and make up your own mind...

Oh, and forget about the resale value or the "historical" maintenance issues... it's an internal combustion engine, sooner or later they all need a fix... take care of them, change the oil like clockwork, and they will all take you far and back home again...

So bottom line, please don't be a hater...

Ride whatcha brung, bring whattcha ride.... its all good on two wheels... :)

Just my humble $.02...

[lawnguy]

Well...

I'd like to offer my $.02 on this issue...

I own a 2009 H-D CVO FatBob (110 ci), a 2014 15th Anniversary Edition Victory Cross Country Tour (bumped to a 116ci), and an F6B (totally stock)...

They each ride different, one could almost say, made for a different purpose. Like those before me in this thread, there is the quiet, smooth acceleration of the 'B which cannot be denied !!! It handle like a sport-bike on steroids, and can turn circles inside the circles of the other two.

The Victory is my "going out and I need to bring everything including the kitchen sink" with me tourer... It has a color matched trailer for doing the long haul stuff... (by the way, I'm getting the 'B painted to match the Vic and the trailer, as I installed a Bushtec hitches on each)

My H-D is for putzing around, doing day runs, doing a lunch run to the mountain top, for when I feel the need for that two-jug thump-thump as I'm putting miles under my belt...

Each bike has it's own character and way of feeling out on the black ribbon... Each has their own strength, and their own weaknesses... Like others have said, get a ride on one, and make up your own mind...

Oh, and forget about the resale value or the "historical" maintenance issues... it's an internal combustion engine, sooner or later they all need a fix... take care of them, change the oil like clockwork, and they will all take you far and back home again...

So bottom line, please don't be a hater...

Ride whatcha brung, bring whattcha ride.... its all good on two wheels... :)

Just my humble $.02...

THANK YOU SO MUCH WELL SAID,i am a lover of all brands of motocycles,i just never owned one with this type of engine.it's a learning curve for me.but that's why i am here

[Cool Hand Luke]

THANK YOU,you see my local honda dealer does not allow test rides even though i have a motorcycle endorsement.that's what i'm looking for

Come to Daytona Biketoberfest next month. Just make sure Honda will be there. If so, both HD and Honda will offer free demo rides. You can try both brands one after another. If that does not tell you what you need to know, I don't know what will.

Also, F6B is not $20,000. You can get a lightly used one here on forum for much less. Even new, dealers will probably offer you great discounts. I bought mine new in 2013 (first year of F6B) msrp $20,000 but out the door price was $17,250. HD will likely cost you more and not be discounted as much.

Another thing to consider: HD is coming out with brand new 107 ci and 114 ci engines. The speculation is that this will make the current engined HD's drop in value. Also, it is never a good decision to buy a first year of a new engine as there will be bugs to be worked out.

[Slammd]

Well...

I'd like to offer my $.02 on this issue...

I own a 2009 H-D CVO FatBob (110 ci), a 2014 15th Anniversary Edition Victory Cross Country Tour (bumped to a 116ci), and an F6B (totally stock)...

They each ride different, one could almost say, made for a different purpose. Like those before me in this thread, there is the quiet, smooth acceleration of the 'B which cannot be denied !!! It handle like a sport-bike on steroids, and can turn circles inside the circles of the other two.

The Victory is my "going out and I need to bring everything including the kitchen sink" with me tourer... It has a color matched trailer for doing the long haul stuff... (by the way, I'm getting the 'B painted to match the Vic and the trailer, as I installed a Bushtec hitches on each)

My H-D is for putzing around, doing day runs, doing a lunch run to the mountain top, for when I feel the need for that two-jug thump-thump as I'm putting miles under my belt...

Each bike has it's own character and way of feeling out on the black ribbon... Each has their own strength, and their own weaknesses... Like others have said, get a ride on one, and make up your own mind...

Oh, and forget about the resale value or the "historical" maintenance issues... it's an internal combustion engine, sooner or later they all need a fix... take care of them, change the oil like clockwork, and they will all take you far and back home again...

So bottom line, please don't be a hater...

Ride whatcha brung, bring whattcha ride.... its all good on two wheels... :)

Just my humble $.02...

+1

The best thing you can do is ride them and make your own decision. As others have stated, you will not get an unbiased view on this forum. Some will make statements about HD without ever riding or owning them. I own both and enjoy them for very different reasons. Each has its pros and cons. Owning and riding a motorcycle is a very personal thing. Exercise your due diligence and the bike will pick you.

[speedjunkie]

The oil leak statement is BS. I've got 3 HD, 2 are shovels. NONE of them leak! My 2013 FLTRU is a stage 3, dyno numbers are 102hp & 112tq. It will match the 6 in stop & go acceleration, but will lose in top gear roll on, even 5th gear roll on. The 6 is smoother, better suspension, better brakes, quieter, and lighter. The leg room feels about the same to me, knees still get stiff on both. The glide puts off a lot of heat vs the 6. I don't much care for the sideloader bags on the 6. The engine doesn't have the same soul. You can feel the pulse of a twin, not the 6. The 6 kinda makes me giddy, but it's how hum at the same time. It's kinda like on the HD, I'm part of the ride, the 6, I'm just along for the ride. Get an extended ride on one, it may not be for you. I'm not convinced yet. Good luck man!


Mike

[Wing'n it]

Check with Honda directly, sometimes they offer "demo days" where you can show up and ride all sorts of bikes. You can see where and when the next event is and ride a B.

[Switchmonkey]

Lawnguy, I can only offer a comparison to a V-Twin M109R. That bike had gut-wrenching Q and could out pull anything on the street, except a Rocket III on a good day. Once that initial snort was done, it was just another twin. Not as shaky as a the other brand twin, but just another twin. The F6B may not have the initial get up and go, but it is much more enjoyable bike for the regular riding that one is likely to do. Ergonomics will be a big factor in determining what you want. If you are off the rack, then anything from any manufacturer will fit. Every brand has its merits, mystique, and ahem... legend. It's up to you to figure out where to sit.

I now also have an XDiavel in the barn to help on those days where I want to just rip away!

My only suggestion, as offered up by others here. Buy used! if you end up not liking it, it won't be as big a regret as buying new and sucking up the MSRP/Tax hit. A 30 minute demo ride will not be enough for any brand, unless it happens to be 'the one'.

[Jimmytee]

+1

The best thing you can do is ride them and make your own decision. As others have stated, you will not get an unbiased view on this forum. Some will make statements about HD without ever riding or owning them. I own both and enjoy them for very different reasons. Each has its pros and cons. Owning and riding a motorcycle is a very personal thing. Exercise your due diligence and the bike will pick you.

To a degree I would agree with you. However, you don't have to own one to ackowledge issues. I ride with a LOT . A LOT of Harley riders. I'm in the CVMA and the VAST majority of bikes are Harley. My main riding partner has been Harley all the way. His brand new 2016 Ultra has been back to the shop on three different issues. One of which was a bad clutch after only 4000 miles. He has had similar issues with his other Harleys and he is by far not alone. Several of my brethern have their bikes in the shop for various reasons other than routine maintenance. I'm not saying anything, but my friend has made more than one comment about switching to a Honda.:icon_wink: The last time I was with him at the Harley dealer, the guy told him not to give up on Harley yet. Another friend of mine has his own chopper shop and has been looking at a metric replacement for his ride. He says, I work on them, that's been his reason. So it's not just some biased opinions from a bunch of haters. It might be exagerated some here, but there is a kernal of truth to it.

[VStarRider]

Lawnguy, I came off a Vtwin cruiser last year, and went to the F6B, so I can understand your curiosity about such a dramatic change. I agree with this post:

I think the difference in the ride quality is about the same as driving a Toyota Corolla or a Lexus. Quieter, smoother, powerful acceleration and feels like a large sports bike when on the mountain curves.

I'll add...

The F6B is not really like a traditional cruiser. Your feet are directly under your legs (not behind them, like a sport bike or even some standard bikes). This was a turnoff for me at first because I liked the feeling of roominess by having my feet out in front with floorboards. With 7,000+ miles on my Honda, I can say that the F6B's seating position is much better for longer rides. More ergonomically sound.

When you are going 60 mph on an F6B with a Madstad windshield (put aside ~$250-300 for a windshield upgrade BTW), you feel nothing through the bars or pegs...just a pleasant gurgle behind you as six cylinders with abundant power in reserve is just effortlessly "motorvating" you. Little to no buffeting and noise on these bikes. Just a pleasant touring experience.

The power is incredible. 2nd gear takeoff require no more clutch massaging then 1st gear starts. At 70 mph on the interstate, the flat six seemingly has a bottomless reservoir of power on tap. Roll on the throttle and 90 mph comes with a couple of seconds.

This 900 lb bike eats up the curves. Cruisers with a steep rake do not inspire confidence in the turns. The F6B handles more like a big sport bike. This is not an exaggeration.

Changing gears is very different than your H-D. The gear shift operates with a *click* rather than a clunk. It took me a looonnngggg time to get used to this as I didn't (and sometimes still don't) have the confidence that I had fully engaged the next gear. I do not like the shift action of the F6B, even now that I am used to it.


Overall, I think the biggest difference for you will be the seating position (mainly, feet), the shifting, the smooth power.

As for a test drive, see if your dealer has a used Gold Wing available for you to ride. It is a different feeling bike, but at least you can experience the power and smoothness of the flat-6.

[Greg O]

Now it's my turn. I owned Harley Davidsons from 1996 -2012, 3 of them. No oil leaks on any of them, some of the old guys must be thinking of the AMF and before years. Down side to Harley need to rebuild top end at about 30,000 miles to the tune of a couple g's. Honda like there cars oil changes and filter changes. If you like to spend the day polishing chrome buy a Harley, been there done that, not any more. Power and smoothness Honda. I got tired of my hands going numb and back hurting. That is why the majority demographic of F6B owners are 51-58 years old, we don't want to make riding a chore. Harley cooks you, on those hot days it bad enough let alone the bike cooking you too. This is my first water cooled bike and I will not go back to air cooled. F6B will out handle and smoke any Harley out that has not had thousands of dollars of motor work done. F6B is less than half the cost of any comparable Harley, and will do 100,000 reliable miles. Now I have to get off my soap box my back is hurting

[ff73148]

I just started working at a HD dealership. I will tell you that the new 107 engine is everything that people think HD isn't. It's smooth. But I ride an F6B for different reasons. I'm getting older and the F6B weight is all low to the ground. HD V Twins carry their weight high. Don't judge HD like it was 20 years ago. All motorcycle companies progress with time and so had HD. I won't be selling my F6B but there might be a Softail Slim in my future.

[Brewdog]

There's no comparison. I get more comments on my F6B than I ever got on any of my Harley's. I like it better due to its smoothness and far more powerful engine. I still own my Harley and ride it on occasion. It's been reliable and never leaked oil. It's just lame as hell compared to the B. Harley is good at fooling customers by creating an illusion like screaming eagle.

[stevenolts]

I owned a HD Fatboy before the F6B. I loved the Fatboy and it never leaked oil in the 5 years or 27000 miles I owned it. I did all my own maintenance so it was not that expensive to maintain.

But I would not own a HD as my only bike it would have to be a second bike as a toy.

Once you ride the F6B you fall in love with the power, handling, and you can hear your stereo. I read about a guy who put over 500000 miles with minimal maintenance on a Goldwing.


If you have enough money to buy a new harley buy a new or slighlty used F6B $13000.00 and get an older used HD for around $13000.00 and have both. The Harley is a great bike to blast around on a Saturday afternoon and get an ice cream cone or a beer but I would not like to ride it very far. Too hot, loud etc....

Just my opinion / I will buy another Fatboy to have as a toy someday.
Steve

[No Handle Sam]

I'm blessed to also own a 10 Streetglide. It's got motor work that seldom gets out run.
My 6 and Glide are 2 different animals.
Most enjoyable difference is, I have to "ride" the HD, where as the 6 is almost on rails.
I have no puddles on the floor, no crazy maintenance costs. And yes, it's worth more than my 6 as far as today's value or trade in worth.
It has been on several 3000 mile hits aND is fun to run around with.
I don't own the two to downgrade one or the other.

Ride what you want and forget the attitude bs.
Jim

I thought this post was right on. For me I enjoy both of them, but they are indeed two totally different animals. As others have suggested you really just need to ride both of them and decide which one fits you best. IMHO... if you are looking to stay under 20K go for the F6B and be done with it. You will get a great motorcycle with Honda reliability, performance and quality that you can ride for years.

[Tqjunkie]

There's no comparison. I get more comments on my F6B than I ever got on any of my Harley's. I like it better due to its smoothness and far more powerful engine. I still own my Harley and ride it on occasion. It's been reliable and never leaked oil. It's just lame as hell compared to the B. Harley is good at fooling customers by creating an illusion like screaming eagle.I also get more comments on the f6b than I do my road glide ,I think this is because the f6b is relatively new and fresh and you don't see too many of them,where as harleys are like a-holes everybody has one and you just get sick of looking at them after awhile because where ever you go there is always a sea of them,still love both my harleys but my f6b is a long awaited breath of fresh air for sure.

[Greg O]

I was a diehard Harley guy for nearly 20 years until I had health issues, a double fusion in my lower back. I sold the Harleys and was reserved to the fact that I would never ride again. Last year I got the itch. Could have bought any Harley I wanted, but I figured I would take a major hit if I had to sell it the next year. The I saw an insurance commercial, Progressive or Gieco don't remember, and there was a Black F6B. I didn't know what make it was so I did some interweb searching and found out it was a stripped down Honda Goldwing. I then found this forum and all the info came to me, including how you could buy a new leftover at 30% off list. So if I could not ride anymore I wouldn't take as big of a hit as I would on the Harley. I love Harleys I waited 2 years to get my first one remember those days. It was something special to have a Harley in the 90's, now everyone has one. I would go back to Harley if they had a true water cooled engine. Now the VROD has been discontinued and there goes the chance of a Porche designed water cooled engine in a bagger. I can now ride all day with no fatigue, even my wife thinks the F6B is more comfortable than the Harley. I never thought in this universe that I would ever buy a Goldwing, we'll look at me now. I am very happy with my purchase and screw what the pirates think.

[RWS0292]

well guys i live in sw florida, i would love to meet up with someone

If you are in Lehigh, call up to Haps Cycle in Sarasota. Great dealer and David has always let me test ride anything I want. I would be very surprised if they wouldn't let you test an F6B. I'm up in Tampa, but I go there for everything. Perhaps this will give you the opportunity to test ride one because, as Will says, you need to make your own comparison. 941-365-3443.

[SoCal Rich]

Or, ride to another dealer that will let you try one out. You really have to try it. I tried one and then bought it the same day, coming from a v-twin. Kawasaki Vulcan 1700. No comparison, in my mind.

[Old Ryder]

My biggest problem coming from the V Twin world to the F6B is that on the F6B 85mph feels like 50 and for about the first year I was certain a ticket was in my future.

My best description is that it is the closest thing to an electric motorcycle feel. The throttle/torque curve is the most linear machine I have ever driven--car or bike. It starts off pulling strong and does not give up! It looks big and bulky, but that is just the looks. It does not handle that way at all---acceleration and braking are world class--never had a Harley that could touch it. The VRod was close--very close. The bike is stealth like--very very quiet.

I have owned Harley and Victory and both are fine machines. My Harleys include Ultra Classic, Heritage, Fatboy, Road King, VRod and Sporster. I currently have an 06 Street Bob. In all of my HDs I never had the service issues I hear people talk about. The exception is the early McNelli Moretti EFI---I did replace a stator while on a weekend tour. There is the 5K service with HD that costs about $350 for a 5,000 mile ride. The Honda has a ton of Honda auto DNA which makes it about as close as maintenance free as any bike out there.

[VStarRider]

I was a diehard Harley guy for nearly 20 years until I had health issues, a double fusion in my lower back. I sold the Harleys and was reserved to the fact that I would never ride again. Last year I got the itch. Could have bought any Harley I wanted, but I figured I would take a major hit if I had to sell it the next year. The I saw an insurance commercial, Progressive or Gieco don't remember, and there was a Black F6B. I didn't know what make it was so I did some interweb searching and found out it was a stripped down Honda Goldwing. I then found this forum and all the info came to me, including how you could buy a new leftover at 30% off list. So if I could not ride anymore I wouldn't take as big of a hit as I would on the Harley. I love Harleys I waited 2 years to get my first one remember those days. It was something special to have a Harley in the 90's, now everyone has one. I would go back to Harley if they had a true water cooled engine. Now the VROD has been discontinued and there goes the chance of a Porche designed water cooled engine in a bagger. I can now ride all day with no fatigue, even my wife thinks the F6B is more comfortable than the Harley. I never thought in this universe that I would ever buy a Goldwing, we'll look at me now. I am very happy with my purchase and screw what the pirates think.

OMG.

Greg, I had the exact same experience! I also was introduced to the F6B by a GEICO commercial (which they don't run anymore). I wondered what that good-looking was and found it online...was surprised it was a stripped down Gold Wing. The rest of your steps I followed as well, including the 30% off.

[Greg O]

OMG.

Greg, I had the exact same experience! I also was introduced to the F6B by a GEICO commercial (which they don't run anymore). I wondered what that good-looking was and found it online...was surprised it was a stripped down Gold Wing. The rest of your steps I followed as well, including the 30% off.

VSTAR, I am 56 now and do miss the muscle sound of the Harley but not the vibration. I have met alot of good people when I belonged to our local HOG chapter, and also alot of idiots. I always would ride with any one, I wasn't a snob but was a pirate for many years. I love my F6B Honda Goldwing. I'm never tired when I get off of it.

[Buckeye_F6B]

My bike previous to the F6b was a HD Ultraclassic. It sounded great and was great at low speeds but felt like a big bike. I feel so much comfortable on the F6B. It feels like a much smaller bike. Much quieter and pleasant at highway speeds and on country twisties. I still ride with a bunch of Harleys so I can get the sound and comfort.

[Sonny]

I agree with everyone saying test ride. I was in the same position as you a few months back and was able to test both. The harley was first then the f6. I was a little taken back at the overall performance of the f6. Mind made up, had to have it. Haven't looked back.:icon_cool: